Proposal Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Develop and lead activities related to intricate Requests for Proposals (RFPs) while adhering to tight deadlines.

• Engage in addressing issues or concerns linked to the RFP process, ensuring thorough follow-through until resolution.

• Independently manage assigned projects in accordance with detailed customer specifications.

• Assist internal teams with pricing proposals, standard program proposals, and ad hoc documents that support the sales cycle.

• Aid the Proposal Content Administrator in creating and maintaining proposal-ready response materials and information.

• Write, edit, structure, and compile RFP responses that comply with client requirements.

• Provide support to sales and account management teams by addressing inquiries related to products, processes, and administrative policies.

• Stay updated on program, technical, product, and service enhancements or modifications.

• Handle multiple projects concurrently.

• Communicate with Subject Matter Experts to respond to client inquiries and accurately document new information in proposals.

• Collaborate with technical, executive, and other organizational staff.

• Organize proposal kick-off meetings and ensure that participants comprehend their roles and responsibilities.

• Effectively communicate on unfamiliar subjects to gather the technical and program information required to respond to client inquiries.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field plus 3 years of proposal management experience specifically in the national/major or public sector, OR 7 years of proposal writing experience.

• Proven experience in leading complex RFPs for large national employer groups.

• Ability to quickly review and analyze proposal solicitations and related documents to extract essential information.

• Experience in supporting highly customized proposal responses tailored to specific clients.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Capability to work effectively both as part of a team and cross-functionally.

• Proficiency in autonomously leading the proposal process from inception to completion while managing multiple RFPs/projects at once.

• Competence in PC skills and familiarity with Microsoft products.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary for completing Responses for Proposals, coordinating activities across various departments, and simplifying complex terms in proposals.

• Demonstrated project management, organizational, planning, and scheduling capabilities.

• Proven creative and business writing skills.

• Preferred: experience and skills in using proposal automation software such as Qorus, Responsive, or Qvidian.

• Preferred: proposal writing experience within the commercial healthcare sector.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits.

• 401(k) savings plan.

• Pension plan.

• Paid time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability insurance.

• Supplemental life insurance.

• Employee assistance program.

• Paid holidays.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Other incentives.

• Annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.

• Professional development through tailored development plans.